3. THE MAN WITH A WEAK HEART
After this surprising statement, Duff was silent for a moment, staring into space. Kent, the hotel manager, appeared in the doorway, his round face still harassed and worried.
“I thought perhaps I might be of some help here,” he remarked.
“Thank you,” Duff replied. “I should like to interview the person who first came upon this crime.”
“I rather thought you might,” the manager answered. “The body was found by Martin, the floor waiter. I have brought him along.” He went to the door and beckoned.
A servant with a rather blank face, much younger than most of his fellows, entered the room. He was obviously nervous.
“Good morning,” said Duff, taking out his notebook. “I am Inspector Duff, of Scotland Yard.” The young man’s manner became even more distressed. “
